2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 32 km N of Yucca Valley, CA — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 16:47:28 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 8:47 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:47 UTC≈ 8:47 AM UTC-8
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.398°, -116.448°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.40°, -116.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.3977°N
-116.4478°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41150687
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.119°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-02 19:00:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41150687). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 32 km N of Yucca Valley, CA — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41150687/